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History

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Discography

Albums

*''Sap'' (1991), Nemesis *''Sophomore Jinx!'' (1992), Headhunter

Singles

*"4 Is Greater Than 2" (1990), Nemesis *"Instant Punk Rock Song" (1990), Insta-Noise *"Cat's Farm" (1990), Nemesis *Split single with Jack of Hearts (1990), No Guff: "Symptom Of The Universe (Live)" *"Beautiful Feeling" (1991),

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References

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